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G149 HUH

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,386 mi
Last recorded65,386 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG149 HUH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,386 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

heavy welding repairs

rusty underside

Pass 24 May 2013 65,313 miles

50% of n/s wing repeator in op

excessive oil leak

rear back panel welds separated

Fail 15 May 2013 65,279 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

50% of n/s wing repeator in op

excessive oil leak

exhauast mounts splitting

fuel pipes rusty

rear back panel welds separated

some surface rust on some brake pipes

Pass 22 May 2012 65,065 miles

engine smokey-car has not been used since last year

fuel pipe close to exhaust manifold

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,889 miles

Oil leak

slight play in top swivel joints

Fail 26 Jul 2010 64,851 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

engine overheating

slight play in top swivel joints

Pass 13 Jun 2009 64,683 miles

alternator belt loose

fan rubbing on housing

front bumper loose

front cross member poor condition

nail in nsr tyre

rear lights dim

rear tyres perished

slight play in nsr radius arm

subframe bushes poor

wipers poor

Fail 8 May 2009 64,683 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

alternator belt is loose

fan is rubbing the rad

front bumper is loose

front subframe bushes in poor condition

nail in n/s/r tyre

play in n/s/r radius arm

rear lights dim

rear tyres are perished

wipers poor

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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G149 HUH is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,299 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G149 HUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 36 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G149 HUH is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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